So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NKJV What a busy weekend! I drove to Hermosillo on Saturday with the purpose of visiting a couple of churches where … Continue reading Hermosillo for Pizza Menonita.
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Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Jesus us Alive
Building People of Substance for Works of Power As I was cruising through 2 Timothy earlier this week, I was again struck by verse 8 in Chapter 2. Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy, whom he left in charge of a turbulent church in Ephesus. He is encouraging him to solider on, stay … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Jesus us Alive
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: A Moment’s Courage
Building People of Substance for Works of Power OK, I admit it. I’m a cop show buff. I especially love a good whodunit. The Brits are the experts in this area, and one of my current faves is a very British show called “Endeavour.” I enjoy the characters, the stories, and the Sixties setting. I … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: A Moment’s Courage
Sunday Supernaturally: Open Pit
The world of the dead is hungry for them, and it opens its mouth wide. It gulps down the nobles of Jerusalem along with the noisy crowd of common people. Everyone will be disgraced, and all who are proud will be humbled. But the LORD Almighty shows his greatness by doing what is right, and … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Open Pit
Sunday Supernaturally: Growth Cometh
Making Adjustments The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Psalms 92:12 NKJV Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a luncheon for ministers. Some I knew, others were new acquaintances. I was struck by the growth and change in those I knew. It was encouraging to … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Growth Cometh
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Nearly 40 years ago I was sitting on the edge of my bed reading my bible. As I cruised through Galatians chapter 6, I read the words, “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Two things happened. First, I had the thought, “Whoever wrote this … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Delight in His Word
De la abundancia del corazon: ¡Va a pasar, cuidado!
Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Después de un reciente viaje ministerial, tuve la oportunidad de hablar con un miembro de mi equipo, me informo que estaba teniendo un cansancio y una depresión severa después de haber vuelto a casa. Pude decirle en ese momento “yo también.” Aunque habíamos tenido un viaje maravilloso … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazon: ¡Va a pasar, cuidado!
Man Alive: More Like Jesus
Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher. Luke 6:40 NLT Panama Canal Values In a poll of random acquaintances, I asked the question, “When you hear the term manhood, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? I tallied the responses in … Continue reading Man Alive: More Like Jesus
Behold, love at work.
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when … Continue reading Behold, love at work.
Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
Building People of Substance for Works of Power This last Easter, I wound up preaching in a church in Mexico that wasn’t on my schedule. In fact, I didn’t get the “invitation” until the night before during a service when the Pastor tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Puedes predicar mañana?” The week before, … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully
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